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Speedy driving: 12 dead, 25 injured in road accidents
One vehicle’s frame in Khanewal had to be cut to pull the bodies out.
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Universal enrolment: Teachers’ Union, govt start talks
Union says demands must be met for teachers to participate in the government initiative.
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Businessman allegedly raped child maid
Family of victim says will move court once medico-legal report is completed.
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Court order Former: LESCO chief reinstated as technical director
LHC chief justice rules that transfer of Muhammad Saleem was not justified.
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Punjab Assembly: Local Government Bill delayed for a few days
Amendments made as opposition rejoins special draft committee.
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Academic competition: Entry test for medical colleges on September 22
Test to be held simultaneously in 12 cities, candidates must apply by Aug 30.
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Agriculture university to set up first solar power plant
Shahbaz Sharif will lay foundation stone of clean energy project.
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Punjab to produce over 350MW from alternative energy
Selects 11 sites for solar, coal, biogas, biomass and wind power projects.
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Mobile SMS service for collecting vehicle information launched in Punjab
Information related to one’s car can be collected by sending car number on 7080, service will cost Rs1.40 per SMS.
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Terrorism is biggest challenge for Pakistan: Punjab Governor
Chaudry Muhammad Sarawar highlights role of media and intellectuals in overcoming the nation's problems.
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17 dead as rain swamps towns, villages in K-P, Punjab
NDMA issues flood warnings, over 10,000 people to be evacuated.
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Clash: 14-year old killed in clan violence, family protests
The girls’ family placed the body near Abbasia Chowk, Ahmadpur East, and blocked traffic for hours.
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FIA raids: Gas worth Rs12m found stolen
‘Three factories were found stealing gas with the connivance of SNGPL officials’.
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Independence Day: Political leaders celebrate August 14
Pakistanis must overcome their prejudices to transform Pakistan into an Islamic welfare state, says PML-Q leaders.
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Two robbers killed in ‘police encounter’
Two of their accomplices fled.
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LoC tensions: ‘Make peace not war’
Indian and Pakistani journalists call for peace between their countries.
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‘Honour’ crime: Couple shot dead over love marriage
They were beaten up in public before they were killed.
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Self portrait: The angst of denied opportunities
The exhibit honours the sacrifice of late governor Salmaan Taseer.
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Epidemic control: 17 complaints lodged in dengue control drive
The number of dengue patients reported in the city this season has reached 16.
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Cross-border messages: ‘When the time is right, I will go to India’
Hafiz Saeed says India cannot prove allegations against JuD.
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Student enrolment: Shahbaz Sharif launches Jahalat say Azaadi drive
3.5 million out of school children in the province targeted.
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Downpour: Rain dampens Independence Day excitement
Life in the City came to a standstill due to the pouring rain as rainwater turned many streets into streams.
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Pricey accessory: Rs225,000 damages sought for losing a cap
'The petitioner had been offered compensation but he had refused'.
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CEO's transfer: LHC summons Lesco chief
The court adjourned the hearing till August 15.
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Pick-pocket caught red-handed
He would ask for a ride and steal things from drivers.
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Property dispute: Pre-arrest bail granted in fake investigation case
Police officials accused of changing the complainant’s name in FIR to acquit suspects.
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Violence: Woman mutilated by husband
He had accused her of having an affair with his brother.
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Vocation training: 62 apply for Tevta chairman job
Six retired military officers and eight serving govt officers among applicants.
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Two narratives: Husband suspected of killing wife
Says she had been depressed about her recent stillbirth and committed suicide.
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Dual nationality: Arrest warrants issued for former MPA
The judge also dismissed an application filed by Mehmood’s counsel seeking exemption from court attendance.
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Vector control: Rainwater floods historic Attique Stadium
No department ready to take responsibility for draining the water.
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CIE exams: Students celebrate, mourn as O, A Level results released
CIE says results for retaken exams similar to previous years.
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Punjab Assembly: Local Govt Bill to be passed on August 15
Opp to attend final committee meeting on draft bill before session resumes.
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Executing prisoners tantamount to war: Punjabi Taliban
TTP pamphlet warns PML-N government not to become ‘part of the war’ by putting prisoners on death row.
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Reference against judges: Lawyer refuses to join LHCBA committee
The resolution called for a reference to be sent against them to the Supreme Judicial Council.
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Hajj quota: SC seeks reply from Ministry of Religious Affairs
Siddique asked for a stay order against allocation of Hajj quota to the ineligible Hajj tour operators.
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Tragic affair: Woman poisons three children, attempts suicide
Husband had told her not to step out until full recovery after delivery.
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‘Honour’: Woman beaten to death by father-in-law, her brother
Sister-in-law injured while trying to save her.
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Dengue fever: Three more cases confirmed as toll hits 15
Govt to conduct cleaning and awareness drive on August 17.
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Vaccination campaign: Training of polio teams kicks off
A three-day campaign will officially start on August 19 and continue till August 21.
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Black magic: ‘Cops thrashed me over curse attempt’
Petitioner says cops falsely accused him of placing severed goat’s head at gate.
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Election campaign: PTI Punjab alleges rigging in by-poll constituencies
Govt using police, state resources to win support, says Ejaz Chaudhry.
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Academic D-Day: Cambridge exam results to be revealed today
Two-month-long wait for 200,000 students ends.
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Going green: City gets into patriotic spirit for Independence Day
Metro Bus rides will be free on August 14, government announces.
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Exhibition: ‘Art in black and white’
Artist living in Cairo exhibits his work in Pakistan for the first time.
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Punjab Assembly: Lawmakers condemn Indian violations along LoC
Rana Sanaullah seeks more time to debate PLG bill, elections. Opposition recommends amendments.
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Rawalpindi raids: Police arrest 16 bootleggers, drug peddlers
Police in various districts of Rawalpindi arrested 16 outlaws and recovered many illegal and stolen items from them.
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Punjab government announces free Metro Bus service on August 14
Security arrangements will be made accordingly to manage the influx of passengers.
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Legal deadlock: Lawyers at loggerheads over resolution against SC bench
The LHCBA has said that the Supreme Court bench was guilty of misconduct.
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Child protection services to resume
The bureau rescued children from the General Bus Stand, the railway station and downtown area of the city.